Mississippi River at Keithsburg
Illinois — Water Level & Flood Stage
Located in Mercer County, Illinois on the Mississippi River. Live water level data from USGS, updated every 15 minutes.
Current Water Level
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This is an NWS forecast point (LID: KHBI2). Live data may be limited. View on NWS AHPS →
Flood Stages
Major Flood
17 ft
Moderate Flood
15.5 ft
Minor Flood
14 ft
Action Stage
13 ft
Flood stages defined by the National Weather Service. Gage height data from USGS Water Resources.
What Floods at Each Level
26 ft
Water reaches the top of the Bay Island levee.
23.8 ft
Water reaches the top of the Oquawka levee.
21 ft
Water reaches the top of the Keithsburg levee. Water also affects grain elevators in New Boston.
20 ft
Water affects Keithsburg's boat club building. Water also reaches the top of the Henderson Drainage Districts agricultural levee.
19.5 ft
Water affects the Illinois Power facilities along Marina Drive in Oquawka.
19 ft
Seepage behind Keithsburgs levee affects businesses on 4th Street and affects Keithsburg Road at Pope Creek.
18.5 ft
Water affects Marina Drive just south of Oquawka.
18 ft
Water is over Pope street north of Keithsburg.
17.5 ft
Water affects most houses on 1st Street in Oquawka.
17 ft
Seepage behind Keithsburgs levee affects Jackson Avenue south of 4th Street.
16.5 ft
Water affects houses on 1st Street in Oquawka.
16 ft
Water is over the campground and boat ramp in Keithsburg.
14.5 ft
Water affects low lying areas in Oquawka.
14 ft
Water affects a campground along the river at Keithsburg.
13.5 ft
Water is over the local access road to summer cottages in the Huron Township.
13 ft
Water affects agricultural land and unpaved county roads.
12 ft
Water affects low-lying areas.
Impact statements from the National Weather Service, describing what typically happens at each water level.
7-Day Water Level Chart
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Historic Crests
| Date | Stage | Flow |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2008 | 24.49 ft | — |
| Jun 16, 2008 | 24.49 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 24.15 ft | — |
| Jul 8, 1993 | 24.15 ft | — |
| Jun 2, 2019 | 22.95 ft | 394,912 cfs |
About This Gauge
NWS LID
KHBI2
River
Mississippi River
County
Mercer, IL
Coordinates
41.1061°N, 90.9594°W
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the current water level of Mississippi River at Keithsburg?
The Mississippi River at Keithsburg gauge is maintained by USGS and reports water levels every 15 minutes. Visit this page to see the latest reading updated live, or download StormCast to get push alerts when levels rise.
What is flood stage for Mississippi River at Keithsburg?
The NWS-defined flood stage for Mississippi River at Keithsburg is 14 feet. Action stage begins at 13 feet. Moderate flooding starts at 15.5 feet, and major flooding at 17 feet.
How do I get alerts when Mississippi River rises?
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Where is the Mississippi River at Keithsburg gauge located?
The gauge is located in Mercer County, Illinois at coordinates 41.1061°N, 90.9594°W. Data is provided by the U.S. Geological Survey and the National Weather Service.
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Source & Notes
Data provided by: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Observations courtesy of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- River forecasts for this location take into account past precipitation and the precipitation amounts expected approximately 48 hours into the future from the forecast issuance time.